CHS Mission:The Center for Health Statistics is THE SOURCE for timely, accurate and useful Health Information in Texas. We do this by:
Coordinating, integrating, and providing access,
Adopting standards for collection and dissemination,
Providing guidance and education, and
Conducting analysis and interpretation,
while protecting the privacy of the citizens of Texas.
CHS Organization
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| Ramdas Menon, Director |
| Collects, analyzes and disseminates health information for public health decision making in Texas. |
| Manages and administers BRFSS and related surveys. Provides expertise in health data surveys, community assessments, and outcomes research. |
| Develops data management methods & tools. Coordinates & maintains CHS's web resources. Provides comprehensive & prompt responses to data requests. |
| Provides GIS, forecasting and demographic support. Provides technical expertise on research design and analytical methods. |
| Collects, analyzes and disseminates health information regarding health provider resources in Texas. |
| Collects and reports hospital facility data, hospital charity care and community benefits data. |
| Collects, analyzes and publishes employment, demographic, supply and educational trends for health professionals. |
| Identifies and researches the workforce data needed to address the current and future nurse workforce shortages in Texas. |
| Collects and reports on inpatient discharge data from hospitals and data from HMOs to enable individuals to make informed health care decisions. |
| Coordinates the Statewide Health Coordinating Council (SHCC). |
| Provides library and information services, audiovisual services, funding information and Records Management. |
| Coordinates the Institutional Review Board at DSHS. |
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